French Army F1 Shirt

French Army Zip-Neck Layer

The F1 is the French Army's olive drab zip-neck shirt, a long-sleeved cotton layer worn under field jackets and smocks or on its own around camp. The quarter-zip collar lets you close it up against wind and cold, or open it when you start working hard. It suits anyone who wants a simple, durable layer for outdoor work, cold-weather wear or a French military kit.

Features

• Cotton Knit Fabric — The knitted cotton body has natural give, so it moves with you and feels comfortable against the skin.
• Quarter-Zip Neck — A short zipper at the throat opens for ventilation and closes for warmth without taking the shirt off.
• Fold-Down Collar — Zipped up, the collar stands to cover the neck, and opened it lies flat like a polo collar.
• Olive Drab Color — The muted military green pairs with most issue clothing and outdoor gear.
• Knit Cuffs — Close-fitting cuffs hold the sleeves at the wrist so they stay put under gloves and jacket sleeves.
• Plain Pocketless Front — The smooth front sits flat under a field jacket or smock without adding bulk.
• Base Layer Or Standalone — Wear it under outer layers in cold weather or by itself as a work shirt in milder conditions.
• Genuine French Army Issue — This is original government-issue clothing made for French soldiers, not a commercial copy.

Issued To French Troops

The F1 shirt was a standard uniform layer for French Army soldiers, made from cotton to the army's own specification. Its plain cut, zip neck and olive drab color make it practical for everyday wear and correct for anyone assembling a French uniform for collecting or reenacting. Because it is issued kit, you get the same garment French troops wore in service.